G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Overview

The GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 29 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1095 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,766 points.

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design scores 12,766 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Mid-Range tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Turing (2018−2022) architecture (codename: TU104B), manufactured on a 12 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 2944 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 184 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 64 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 6.447 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1095 MHz from a base of 735 MHz.

Specification	GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	12,766
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Turing (2018−2022)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	TU104B
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	12 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	2944
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	184
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	64
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	1095 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	735 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	6.447 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	201.5 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count	13,600 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#174

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 256-bit memory bus, delivering 384 GB/s of bandwidth. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 16 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	8 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR6
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	256-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	16 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	384 GB/s
L1 Cache	2.9 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB

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Advanced Features & APIs

The GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: NVIDIA Reflex, DLSS Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12 (12_2), Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design
NVIDIA Reflex	✅ Supported
DLSS Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution	✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	12 (12_2)
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	1.3
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	CUDA 7.5

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 2.0bx HDMI, VirtualLinkx USB-C, 1.4ax DisplayPort — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC 6, decoder: NVDEC 4— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1.

Specification	GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design
HDMI PortsNumber of HDMI display connectors	2.0bx
USB-C PortsNumber of USB-C display connectors	VirtualLinkx
DisplayPort PortsNumber of DisplayPort display connectors	1.4ax
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	NVENC 6
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	NVDEC 4
CodecsSupported video compression formats	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design draws 80 Watt under load (TDP) — a 0W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: None. Physical size: 0mm long, 0mm tall, occupying 0 expansion slots, weighing 0g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45 at idle, 80 under load.

Specification	GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design
TDPPower consumption under load	80 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	0W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	None
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	0mm
Card Height	0mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	0-slot
Weight	0g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	45
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	80

Specifications Reference

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Technical Specifications

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ROPs	64
TMUs	184
Vram	8 GB
L1 Cache	2.9 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB
Core Clock	735 MHz
Boost Clock	1095 MHz
Memory Type	GDDR6
Memory Speed	16 Gbps
Tensor Cores	368
Shading Units	2944
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory Bandwidth	384 GB/s
Memory Bus Width	256-bit
Transistor Count	13,600 million
Frame Generation	NVIDIA Reflex: Yes \| DLSS Frame Generation: No \| DLSS Super Resolution: Yes
Ray Tracing Cores	46
Texture Fill Rate	201.5
Manufacturing Process	12 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)	80 Watt
Floating Point Performance	6.447 TFLOPS